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Quiet, clean – and by now seriously fast: electric boats are pushing onto the market. Just how far the technology has come is demonstrated by the new Frauscher x Porsche 790 Spectre. At the Salone Nautico Venezia in May this year, we had the opportunity to drive the new electric sports boat ourselves. Just a few weeks later, it set...
Read moreThe future on the water is electric: starting this summer, Bavaria Yachts models C38e, C42e, and C46e will be available with electric or hybrid drives—offering owners even more independence on the water. We reported here on new sailing catamarans that can be equipped with a hybrid system instead of conventional diesel engines (see our news about the new Leopard 46PC...
Read moreAre electric cars suitable as towing vehicles, for example for boat trailers? What should drivers pay attention to when towing? SeaHelp put this to the test and hooked up a two-ton trailer (total weight), loaded with an H-boat, to a Porsche Macan Electric Turbo. Towing a two-ton trailer with an electric car? And over a long distance in city traffic...
Read moreThe future on the water is electric: at this year's International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte, France, Joool, a hybrid drive and intelligent energy system developed by the "Alternatives Energies" team in France. The system is installed in the new Leopard 46 "Electric Drive" sailing catamaran, among others. SeaHelp took a closer look at the system and set sail...
Read morePorsche's collaboration with the Austrian Frauscher boatyard enters its second round: following the open day cruiser 850 Fantom Air, the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom is now coming as a classic runabout with a closed foredeck and cabin. The new sports boat also features the all-electric drive from the Porsche Macan Turbo. On the occasion of the premiere of the...
Read moreWhile our last post explained how an Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) works, this post is about PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons), small, portable devices designed to trigger rescue operations for people in remote or dangerous situations. Why are PLBs better suited for emergencies than smartphones, and how do they compare to an EBIRB? A radio beacon to mark the emergency...
Read moreAccording to a recently published report by the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany (MCN), methanol is well on its way to establishing itself as one of the most important fuel options alongside LNG and ammonia, as well as bio-based fuels such as FAME, due to its high potential in the decarbonization of shipping and environmental protection. SeaHelp supports more environmentally friendly...
Read moreA signal pistol or even rockets may have been effective in the days of the Titanic, writes circumnavigator and author Bobby Schenk in our news from June 16, 2024, but today they can be replaced much more effectively by powerful LED headlights or various radio signals. The most effective and widespread nowadays are distress radio signals from EPIRBS – Emergency...
Read moreThe smallest new Tiwal sailing boat to be presented at the upcoming boot in Düsseldorf measures just 3.80 meters. What makes it special is that the boat is inflatable and can easily be stowed in two bags. SeaHelp members receive free accessories such as boat tarpaulin, touring luggage rack pads or a high-pressure pump when they buy the clever French...
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